Self-Governance in Communities and Families
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Published: January 1, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 230
ISBN-13: 9781576750865
Subjects: Ethics & moral philosophy; Social institutions; Sociology - Urban; Social Science; Human services; Politics / Current Events; Sociology - Marriage & Family; Sociology; Social action; Civics & Citizenship; General; Public Affairs & Administration; Citizen participation; Political Science / Civics; Political Science / Social Services & Welfare; Political Science/Public Affairs & Administration; Public-private sector cooperation; Social Science/General; United States; Community organization; Social participation
First sentence: COMMUNITY VOICES: The clouds were much darker and heavier than usual.
Description: "Self-Governance in Communities and Families shows how individuals can reconnect to and revitalize their social institutions so that they are effective in serving the needs of all.".

"Gary Nelson shows why partnerships between people and social institutions are essential to the well-being of families and thriving communities. He offers a proven, practical method - Community Self-Governance Dialogues - for engaging people in the redesign and revitalization of social institutions.

He shows how - by creating opportunities for individuals and families to participate in planning how their institutions are managed, run, and evaluated - this method ultimately empowers people to take control of their own lives. And he reveals how active participation in these dialogues ignites creative ideas and new energy for reshaping those institutions.

Illuminated by numerous examples and anecdotes, Self-Governance in Communities and Families provides tips for shared learning and accountability, ownership and governance, and the creation of a culture of self-governance."--BOOK JACKET.